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ISSUE #1. "Corporatism - firmly establish that money is not speech, corporations are not people, only people have Constitutional rights, end corporate influence over the political process, protect people and the environment from damage by corporations."
ISSUE #2. "Wars and Militarism - end wars and occupations, end private for-profit military contractors, reduce the national security state and end the weapons export industry. War crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes against peace must be addressed and those responsible held accountable under international law."
ISSUE #3. "Human Rights - end exploitation of people in the US and abroad, end discrimination in all forms, equal civil rights and due process for all people."
ISSUE #4. "Worker Rights and jobs - all working-age people have the right to safe, just, non-discriminatory and dignified working conditions, a sustainable living wage, paid leave and economic protection."
ISSUE #5. "Government - all processes of the three branches of government should be accountable to international law, transparent and follow the rule of law, people have the right to participate in decisions which affect them."
ISSUE #6. "Elections - all citizens 18 and older have the right to vote without barriers, all candidates have the right to be heard and to run and all votes should be counted."
ISSUE #7. "Criminal justice and prisons - end private for-profit prisons, adopt evidence-based drug policy, prisoners have the right to humane and just conditions with a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration into society, abolish the death penalty." - FIFTEEN ISSUES, EIGHT DEMANDS, ONE PEOPLE, ONE REVOLUTION